Here’s a thought…
“Old age is no joke, but it can feel like one.”
TAD TOMPKINS
County publishes revised engagement guide for reviewing OPALCO’s proposed solar project
San Juan County’s Department of Community Development (DCD) is postponing the public hearing examiner meeting for OPALCO’s Bailer Hill micro-grid and battery installation project while waiting for all additional information requested of the applicant on March 28, 2024. The future hearing examiner meeting date is to be determined (TBD). |||
Chair Yoga
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Join us for Chair Yoga, a soothing practice tailored for seniors and those with disabilities, held every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 to 10:45 am. No chair yoga Tuesday, April 2. This gentle technique incorporates the use of a chair for
Free Films
FHFF Celebrates Earth Day with a Special Collection of Free Films Online April 18-28 ||| FROM FRIDAY HARBOR FILM FESTIVAL ||| Friday Harbor Film Festival, in collaboration with Earth Day Orcas and the San Juan Makers Guild, presents a special collection of thought-provoking and inspiring environmental documentaries to stream online
‘Burning’ issues remain after 2013 Exchange fire
||| BY JOHN TITUS, SPECIAL TO theORCASONIAN ||| People who have lived in San Juan County long enough are familiar with the original “Exchange,” a recycle/re-use operation, designed to take useful items out of the waste stream. The “Exchange” is variously reported as being established between 1981 and 1983, and
Chair Yoga
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Join us for Chair Yoga, a soothing practice tailored for seniors and those with disabilities, held every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 to 10:45 am. No chair yoga Tuesday, April 2. This gentle technique incorporates the use of a chair for
Kandis Susol art to be on display in Seattle
||| FROM AYN GAILEY ||| Winston Wachter Fine Art in Seattle will be exhibiting the works of Orcas Island artist Kandis Susol, with an artist reception on Saturday, May 11th. The exhibit, Letters from Earth and Sky, is a body of work inspired by her participation in a group exhibition at the Museum of
Eastsound Water Board Meeting
||| FROM EASTSOUND WATER USERS ||| Eastsound Water will hold its regular April Board Meeting this coming Tuesday April 16, 2024 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM. Please join us! AGENDA Mission Statement: Eastsound Water Users Association is a service-oriented association whose goal is to utilize all available resources to ensure
Meeting of the Minds
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Join us for a discussion led by Denise Wilk, the President of the Keepers of the Patos Lighthouse, as we delve into the fascinating history of Patos Island on Wednesday, April 17 at 1 pm at Orcas Senior Center. Nestled at
Master Gardeners Clinic
||| FOM DIANNE MACONDRAY for SJC MASTER GARDENERS ||| As we welcome spring with days spent in our gardens, we have high hopes of success. However, sometimes the weather, insects, disease, or our garden practices betray our dedication. The Master Gardeners of San Juan County are here to help with
Grannie’s Attic / Silent Auction
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Join us for the exciting return of Grannie's Attic 2.0 at Orcas Senior Center on Saturday, April 27, from 9 am to 3 pm! Tables are still available to rent for selling your goods. We're also actively seeking volunteers for setup
Fire Commissioners Meeting
||| FROM KAT BARNARD for ORCAS FIRE & RESCUE ||| San Juan County Fire Protection District #2 Board of Fire Commissioners 2nd Regular Meeting of April Agenda Monday – 4/15/2024, 3PM In person: 45 Lavender Lane, Eastsound, WA By phone via ZOOM: 253-205-0468 / Meeting ID: 894 9205 5965 /
Photographic Exhibit
||| FROM LENA KASSA for ORCAS SENIOR CENTER ||| Visit Orcas Senior Center Monday through Friday, 9 am to 3 pm through April 19, to immerse yourself in the stunning photography of Julia Summers. Julia's artistic passion ignited at the age of eight when an art teacher, recognizing her unique
As the Paradigm Shifts | Spirituality takes a back seat to success
||| AS THE PARADIGM SHIFTS by ROSIE KUHN ||| People come to me for coaching when they are ready for an upleveling in their lives. They may not know what that means. They just know that what they are doing isn’t working. It doesn’t mean they are in crisis. It
Sheriff’s Report | April 3 – 9, 2024
||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ||| WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3 24-001870 Theft 09:26:50 04/03/24 A Deputy on San Juan Island took a report of theft of a Pride Foundation sign out of a yard. At this time, there is no suspect information or workable leads. A report was completed.
Something to smile about
||| BY HILARY CANTY ||| Dr Jessica Dubek I am delighted to report that we are getting much closer to restarting a Dental Clinic providing free care on Orcas. The San Juan County Health Department has received grant funding to support care and is contracting with Dr Jessica
Cultural Futures: Funding and policy information for organizations and supporters
||| FROM BETHANY MARIE for ORCAS CENTER ||| Orcas Center is pleased to welcome the Inspire Washington Cultural Futures roadshow on Wednesday, April 24 at 3pm in the Madrona Room. Cultural Futures is a FREE funding, policy, and advocacy workshop for cultural businesses and supporters. They travel around the state
